The Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro: When Should You Go?

Best time to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Wondering about the best time to climb Kilimanjaro? From clear, dry-season mornings and quieter trails to the busy peak months and dramatic rainy seasons, this guide breaks down the best months to trek Africa’s highest mountain and helps you choose the perfect time for your adventure.

Best Things To Do in Africa: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Best things to do in Africa

Discover the best things to do in Africa, from the Great Migration and gorilla trekking in Rwanda to Victoria Falls, Sossusvlei, Zanzibar and the beaches of Mozambique. A practical guide to Africa’s most unforgettable experiences.

Should You Feed The Children

Masaai Village, Kanya

Next time you see a child begging, please consider the short/long term implications of your decisions. Even though your heart is in the right place, do the right thing.

Travel Nepal. Not just Everest base camp

Mt Everest, Asia

By encouraging tourists to visit Nepal’s many other attractions we can limit the impact of over-tourism on Everest so the mountain can be enjoyed for many years to come

The Dangers of Panic

the dangers of panic

Mountaineering is a dangerous endeavour. There are challenges when we decide to go high – altitude sickness, rock falls, snow/ice, weather, gear failures to name a few.

What I learnt traveling to Africa

What I learned while traveling in Africa

Why travel to Africa? This is what I had was thinking even after I agreed to go on a tour to Kenya but I found myself setting out on a voyage that would change my life. Traveling in Africa is truly unlike anything else you’ve ever done.

20 Important Kilimanjaro tips

Mt. Kilimajaro, Tanzania

Kilimanjaro is a once in a life time experience that you will never forget. Here are some basic steps you need to take to make sure you are safe plus a some extra tips.

90 Year Old Summits Kilimanjaro

On 13 July 2026, retired doctor and former TV medical expert Dr Art Ulene reached Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, on his 90th birthday. Photo courtesy of CareScout

A 90‑year‑old just summited Mount Kilimanjaro, and his story is redefining what is possible for “older” trekkers. In this Adventure Out Loud blog, we explore Dr Art Ulene’s record‑breaking climb, how it compares to previous Guinness World Record holders, and what his achievement means for anyone in their 50s, 60s, 70s or beyond who dreams of trekking Kilimanjaro. Discover practical tips for older hikers, learn how Adventure Out Loud designs safe, slow and supportive Kilimanjaro itineraries, and see why age should be a data point, not a deadline for adventure.

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